Tuesday, August 16, 2016

First stop was at a nearby shop called "Back Yard Fabrics" in Mayfield Kentucky. They had beautiful fabrics.

Dana, the owner, had cute quilts hung all over. If you didn't get ideas there... Well, something is wrong!!

Another adorable Christmas Quilt.

From there we headed to the National Quilt Museum in Oaducah, Kentucky.

I am sure most everyone heard of this museum.

We were all excited to see inside and to check out all the quilts.

I was disappointed in one thing only. They would not let anyone take any pictures. In fact, they were insisting you turn your phone off. Anyone who knows me, knows that I love taking pictures, expicially quilts!!!

I managed to survive without my phone. I was mesmerized by all the quilts. They were amazing. I never seen such beautiful workmanship. And the little mini quilts just blew me away! I would recommend a trip to Paducah to all quilters.

Well, all I can say is, I was so in "Ahhh" that I forgot all about taking pictures after we left and stopped at Hancock's in Paducah, lol. 😄

I made my shelves 8 inches high. For books, I did some Applique, some I wrote on, some were ribbons that were on Fat Quarters when I purchased them but most of them are the written part of a salvage edge of my fabric stash.

I added my Toy Singer, a jar of buttons, a pincushion, clock, and I had to put my cat on. (She is always with me)

Here are my grandsons, aren't they handsome?

I also added my scissors, markers, flowers, oh, and my antique iron.

I quilted each shelf with straight lines and, or a grid pattern

Total size is:

26 1/2" X 38 1/2"

I got the idea to make shelves from some quilts I seen online. I seen shelves for libraries, and even picture quilts (which would be a great idea). I only ever seen bed size though, and also never any that used the salvage edge for books. I had to put my own twist on it, and make it mine.

OK, I got lots of other ideas and things I want to make for in my new room. So off I go....will show you later.....

Christmas in my Heart

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Tammy 4 all Seasons

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Black Cat Crossing

T'was the Night

About Me

I am a retired Hershey worker that is happily married. My husband and I moved to TN from PA to relax and enjoy life. I have three grown children and three active grandsons. I am a quilt designer, my passion is to draw quilt patterns and make them. From large quilts down to small wall hangings. I have a cat, KC, that is with me in my quilt room while I create, she keeps me on my toes. We also have a beautiful well trained Shepard. I enjoy my flowers, gardening, although I cannot be outside much. I love going with my husband to Flea Markets, Antiquing, Fishing, Drives in the Country, etc.